knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis affects over 30 million Americans. It’s the most chronic joint condition and the leading cause of disability. Here are 8 signs that may indicate you have osteoarthritis!

In order to differentiate OA of the knee from other types of diseases and types of arthritis, an X-ray will typically be the first call of action your family doctor.  A follow up MRI might also be necessary to determine the severity of damage to the knee joint and surrounding tissues. Your medical doctor might […]

Osteoarthritis of the knee typically affects people over 40 and predominantly women, however, overweight individuals in their 20s and 30s can be affected if the following signs and symptoms persist: Swelling around the knee joint Pain whenever pressure is placed on the knee Deep aching and pain following exercise (i.e., walking up stairs) Stiffening after […]

Osteoarthritis of the Knee (OAK) is the the most common form of the progressive, degenerative disease. Most common in individuals in middle age, OA of the knee is particularly common in overweight individuals as well as women over 50-years old. OAK targets the medial (or inner) knee, or one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) sides of […]